Chapter 81 – Jade Teapot Peak
With the crisis resolved, Ye Tianying was all smiles. Absent during the chaos, his first and second wives were relegated to the sidelines at the celebratory banquet.
Li Guanqi spotted Ye Feng’s two older brothers, who had reached the Qi Refinement Realm. Despite coming from a family that ran a spirit herb business, they’d only reached the fourth level. There was a huge gap in talent between them and Ye Feng.
As Li Guanqi observed them, he realized that while the two brothers maintained a friendly demeanor, they were unmistakably envious. Still, they knew better than to act on it. In a large family, knowing how to read the room was essential. And now, the atmosphere allowed no room for even a single stray thought.
Only Su Xi remained by Ye Tianying’s side throughout the feast. She wore a lavish outfit and elegant makeup, appearing far more sophisticated than the two official wives, whose heavy makeup did them no favors.
Ye Feng clung to Li Guanqi during the entire feast, dragging him around to drink. Flushed and slurring from the wine, he said, “Guanqi... if it weren’t for you... I wouldn’t have known what to do! I’ve decided! You’re marrying my little sister! From now on, you’re my brother-in-law!”
As he spoke, he tugged Li Guanqi toward Ye Qing’er. His drunken declaration was so loud that Ye Qing’er heard it from another table. She blushed and began tugging nervously at her sleeves, but she didn’t run. She stood frozen, her cheeks burning.
Li Guanqi quickly dragged Ye Feng away.
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That night, the Qiongtai Mountain Residence shone brightly under the lantern lights, and the air was thick with joy and celebration.
Li Guanqi and Ye Feng flew up a mountain on their swords, looking down at the land below. A gentle breeze at the summit sobered even Ye Feng. He lay down and tucked his wine bottle behind his head as a makeshift pillow.
Gazing at the stars above, he murmured, “Li Guanqi, you know... all my life, I thought my father didn’t care about me—that he was going to cast us aside. But after today, I’m not sure I know him at all.”
Li Guanqi said nothing. Even if he wanted to comfort Ye Feng, he didn’t know what to say.